"Uncovering 275 Million New Genetic Variants: Exploring Disease Risks in the All of Us Research Program"
A study analyzing the genetic code of a quarter of a million U.S. volunteers has uncovered over 275 million new genetic variants, with nearly 4 million potentially linked to disease risk. The "All of Us" study aims to address the lack of diversity in existing genomic datasets and hopes to eventually collect DNA and health data from 1 million people to better understand genetic influences on health and disease. The findings highlight the importance of genetic diversity in understanding disease risk and developing effective drugs and prevention strategies for diverse populations.